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Benjamin H. Ballard
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Biography
Business litigation and counseling, as well as general litigation of tort, real estate and trust and estates matters since 1980. "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell. I handle cases from initial consultation through trial and appeal. Equally skilled at mediation and arbitration claims.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Benjamin H. Ballard
900 Larkspur Landing Circle, Ste 226, Larkspur, CA, 94939
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Benjamin H. Ballard's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an excellent, ethical and hard-working attorney, with whom I've worked on many matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked and consulted with Ben Ballard on several complex matters, including a complex partnership litigation, a 21 parcel partition action, and a recently concluded probate litigation. Ben's superior legal writing, litigation and negotiation skills were a primary reason each case was resolved favorably for our side. Ben's practice is on the cutting edge technologically. He uses technology to leverage the effectiveness of his legal practice and to save his clients money and time. At the same time, he communicates clearly and effectively with his clients and with co-counsel. I have referred several clients to Ben, and the feedback I have received has always been favorable. I recommend Ben Ballard without hesitation."
"Although quite new to Avvo, Mr. Ballard's answers to Avvo questions are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of Avvo askers. These are precisely the qualitites that any client would look for in an attorney. It's now been one year since I wrote the above endorsement. I just read an answer of Mr. Ballard that might be one of the ten best ever posted on Avvo in the area of corporate law."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1980 - 1997
Partner (Associate 1980 - 1986), Thacher, Albrecht & Ratcliff, San Francisco CA
Associations
2002 - Present
Marin County Bar Association
1981 - Present
American Bar Association
1981 - Present
State Bar of California
Sample of Legal Cases
Contra Costa County Superior Court Trust Dispute
Obtained agreement that amendment was binding, and agreement to pay beneficiary legal expense as surcharge
Marin County Partition action
Obtained interlocutory judgment of partion in kind of all but one property
Education
N/A
UC Hastings COL
law
N/A
Univ of California Berkeley
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2011
Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court, San Francisco CA Dec. 2011 meeting
Attorney Client Confidentiality Issues Relating to Use of Social Media
Publications
2009
Marin Lawyer
Using the Claim and Delivery Statute to Get or Keep Possession of Personal Property
2004
Lorman Education Services publication
A Practical Guide to Estate Administration in California (contributing editor, San Francisco)
2003
Marin Lawyer
When Worlds Collide: 10 Tips on Evaluating a "Marvin" Claim Asserted Against a Decedent's Estate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When a party sends a letter offering settlement but then at trial says that he didn't send that letter, judicial estoppel?
01 Nov 2020
Q&A
Am I responsible to pay for brand new garage door for 10+ year old garage door that I did very minor damage to?
15 Sep 2020
Q&A
Can our freelancer end our contract early if there was no default or breach?
29 Aug 2020